The Style Evolution of Carlos Slim

The Mexican tycoon, expected to be this year's richest man in the world, according to Forbes, has said you don't make your money by "going around like Santa Claus." You also don't do it by looking like a schlub. A look back at how his wardrobe has shifted with his ever-accumulating wealth.By Paul Schrodt

May, 1996

March, 2000

March, 2000

América Telecom is incorporated, expanding Slim's telephone interests far beyond Mexico's borders. Already, he looks more serious and regal in a trimmed beard and purple tie, sitting next to his billionaire competition, Bill Gates, with whom he started a joint Spanish-language Internet portal called T1msn.